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honeydew 1. a sugary substance excreted by aphids and similar insects 2. a similar substance exuded by certain plants honeydew [′hən·ē‚dü] (invertebrate zoology) The viscous secretion deposited on leaves by many aphids and scale insects; an attractant for ants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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known for its Honeydew Intimates brand, and New York-based International Intimates Inc. Young members of the aphid-like species live under small scaly white shells they secrete of wax and honeydew, called lerps. Forty MC105 tractors, which have been leased for six years will be used in the harvest of more than five million boxes of cantaloupe and honeydew melons each year, according to Frank "Chico" Mejia, general manager of the farming operation. |
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